What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director, Emergency Management position at District of Columbia Hospital Association?
The District of Columbia Hospital Association (DCHA) has, for almost 45 years, worked to advance the missions of the hospitals and health systems of the District of Columbia by promoting policies and initiatives that strengthen the system of care, preserve access and promote better health outcomes for the patients and communities they serve. The role of the Director, Emergency Management, is to lead and coordinate the important work of the Association and its members surrounding emergency preparedness and response. The Director will work with Association leadership and staff in coordination with District agencies and regional partners to identify and execute opportunities. The roles and responsibilities taken on by the incumbent are intended to add to the value of membership by strengthening existing plans, policies and procedures, supporting training and exercises, collecting and analyzing data, and advocating best in class solutions to ensure regulatory compliance as programs and services relate to emergency management and preparedness.
The Director, Emergency Management will achieve success by :
- Delivering high quality customer service to member hospitals, district and regional stakeholders.
- Fostering strategic partnerships across District, regional and national partnerships with a commitment to an all-hazards approach ensuring member hospitals can prepare for and respond to human made and natural disasters.
- Garnering the respect of the Association’s leaders and the members’ emergency management teams, health and medical coalition, regional preparedness organizations and any necessary administrative project champions and staff (frontlines to executive leadership).
- Developing proactive processes for monitoring issues important to assigned projects and identify potential challenges or gaps that will impact the ability for member hospitals to respond to emergency events.
- Being a collaborative partner with the Association’s leadership and members to develop proactive strategies and responses to facilitate project goals and objectives, local, regional or national.
- Demonstrating a “can-do” approach and sense of ownership on Association-wide projects as a member of a small team where “it’s not my job” is not an option.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :
Develop and support emergency preparedness programs within the association and among District partners (
Develop and support emergency management improvement projects
Technical assistance / liaison
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required.
Education & Experience
Skills & Abilities
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT
The physical demands and work environment described below represent the activities and surroundings of the positions. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The work is typically performed in an office environment, with a moderate noise level. The position requires working in an office environment with the usual office equipment, including copiers, and computers. The position also requires the incumbent to have an adequate off-site office environment for remote work. The employee is frequently required to communicate on the telephone and in person with individuals and groups. The incumbent may carry materials / equipment weighing up to 25 lbs. on occasion. The incumbent is required to read and respond to documents in hard copy and electronic form. The position requires occasional travel to member facilities and meetings requiring transportation. This position has a hybrid schedule requiring office attendance at least 50% each pay period.
